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Are you a Principal Mechanical Engineer looking for the next step in your career?
Blueprint Recruitment would like to talk to you about an unmissable opportunity! Our client is looking for a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will work in a fully remote role, and will be required to attend the Plymouth site every 6-8 weeks.
Our client is a leading engineering company, that specialises in global defence, security, and aerospace sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
-Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, ensuring safety and technical compliance.
-Work with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones on time and within budget.
-Develop and maintain engineering specifications and documentation.
-Conduct engineering analysis and testing to validate designs and performance.
-Engage with clients and stakeholders to provide technical support.
-Support the lifecycle management of engineering systems, from conception through to decommissioning.
Key Requirements:
-BEng/BSc in mechanical engineering or similar degree.
-Extensive experience of designing a mechanical services / process systems.
-Experience of working in a highly regulated industry, strong preference to nuclear.
-Understanding of hydraulic / pressure calculations.
-Understanding of hazard identification and analysis associated with process systems (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP etc)
-Experience checking design documentation.
-Strong line management experience of direct reports.
-CEng or working towards, is preferred!
